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CibbuanoOtten earns nomination
May 26th 2009 03:06
ADELAIDE youngster Andy Otten has earned the round nine NAB Rising Star nomination for his performance against Carlton.
Ottens racked up 23 possessions and took seven marks in the Crows' 44-point win over the Blues on Saturday.
The 20-year-old has featured in all nine of the club's match this season, taking his career tally to 11 games after making his debut in round 12 last year.
Adelaide coach Neil Craig said Otten has been a consistent performer for the Crows in 2009.
"We have been really pleased with Andy's progress this year. He came to us as a tall midfielder but he has been playing in the same role Nathan Bassett did for us for a number of years, and he's been doing it well on a consistent basis," Craig said.
"He still has some things to learn about playing in defence but he is very coachable."
Ottens racked up 23 possessions and took seven marks in the Crows' 44-point win over the Blues on Saturday.
The 20-year-old has featured in all nine of the club's match this season, taking his career tally to 11 games after making his debut in round 12 last year.
Adelaide coach Neil Craig said Otten has been a consistent performer for the Crows in 2009.
"We have been really pleased with Andy's progress this year. He came to us as a tall midfielder but he has been playing in the same role Nathan Bassett did for us for a number of years, and he's been doing it well on a consistent basis," Craig said.
"He still has some things to learn about playing in defence but he is very coachable."
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